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Review of Fire Sprinklers 501 Ð Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems for One- and Two-Family Dwellings: Part 1 - Design and Installation Concepts

One Hour and 40 Minutes Ð3 Audio parts
CEUs = .15 / CPDs = 1.5 (CEUs/CPDs are OPTIONAL)

This seminar, Part 1 of CLSEÕs program on Plan Review and Acceptance of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13D, describes: the history of the NFPA 13D standard, and how it differs from NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R; Exceptions allowed by NFPA 13D in certain circumstances; Water supply requirements and how they are determined and evaluated; Residential sprinkler spacing and location; Residential sprinkler coverage areas, temperature ratings, and obstructions to discharge; Applicable pipe and fittings; Multipurpose and Stand-alone piping systems; and Concepts and considerations used in residential system hydraulic calculations. This is meant as a prerequisite to Fire Sprinklers 502.

On completion of this program, the attendee should be able to:

  • Describe the history of the NFPA 13D Standard and how it differs from NFPA 13 and NPFA 13R
  • Identify the exceptions in NPFA 13D that allow certain areas of a residence to be excluded from sprinkler protection
  • Describe the history of the NFPA 13D standard and how it differs from NFPA 13 and NPFA 13R
  • Identify acceptable water supplies and the water supply requirements for an NFPA 13D system
  • Calculate the gain or loss in pressure due to changes in elevation
  • Discuss coverage areas, temperature ratings and maximum spacing for residential sprinklers
  • Determine required pressure and flow for residential sprinklers at various spacings
  • Identify obstructions to discharge and sloped ceiling limitations in residential occupancies
  • Calculate the flow from various K-factor sprinklers at 7.0 psi
  • Recognize applicable types of pipe and fittings used in NPFA 13D systems.
  • Discuss the differences in multipurpose and standalone systems
  • Describe the considerations included and the process involved in performing hydraulic calculations for NFPA 13D systems.
  • Identify when the NFPA 13D “simplified” method cannot be used

It is highly recommended that the student have a copy of NFPA 13D Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2007 Edition, readily available for reference during this seminar.

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SPEAKER
Kenneth W. Wagoner, S.E.T.
Parsley Consuslting

Ken Wagoner, a 1977 graduate of Bethany College (KS), is the owner of Parsley Consulting, located in Escondido, California. He has 26 years of experience in automatic sprinkler system and fire alarm system design, review and construction management. Wagoner has achieved NICET certification in all four subfields of fire protection: automatic sprinkler system layout, fire alarm systems, inspection & testing, and special hazards. He is also certified as a Uniform Fire Code Inspector, has achieved NFPA certification as a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), and as a Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE). He is an AFSA-designated alternate representative to the NFPA committee on Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspectors and Plan Reviewers, which publishes NFPA 1031; and the Hanging and Bracing Committee of NFPA 13. He has published numerous articles on the design and review process, presented online virtual seminars, and teaches monthly classes sponsored by the San Diego Fire Protection Association. He is an active member of the NFPA, the AFSA, the UFCI, and the SDFPA.